Calling all Budget Heroes: News reporters need your help

By
Michael Caputo | Jan. 31, 2014 | 13 Submissions

You recently played the online game Budget Hero and took a stab at managing the federal budget. Now you can go from player to news source, sharing your insights on budget issues and other topics through the Public Insight Network.

PIN was developed by the same people who created Budget Hero. It’s a pipeline for journalists in dozens of newsrooms to connect with people like you to better inform news stories. You'd be surprised how your daily experiences and interests can improve the stories news reporters tell and inform how they should be told.

Start by telling us what interests you. We'll give you a hand with a few questions below. We'll also take the opportunity to get your impressions of Budget Hero and its creator, American Public Media.

These sources have given permission to publish their responses. We moderate and reserve the right to edit responses (e.g. for spelling, grammar, length, relevance). If you have questions or concerns, please contact support@publicinsightnetwork.org